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Thread: It's taken me nearly two years...but finally almost a Stinson

  1. 08-20-2007, 10:29 PM #1
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    It's taken me nearly two years...but finally almost a Stinson

    I still look in wonder at Travis' turnings. Finally today, I was able to steal his idea and make a repoduction of his method. I realize it's not a Stinson, but it's as close as this hillbilly will probably ever get .......For your enjoyment......my Stinson finishing technique bottle stopper......



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    As always your comments and critiques are welcome!


    Let's lighten up and start these good old days!
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  3. 08-20-2007, 10:38 PM #2
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    Man - I'm telling ya - you got a gift!!! Keep'em coming!!
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    Perfect form and finish, Ken - I really like this one!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Schlumpf View Post
    Man - I'm telling ya - you got a gift!!! !

    Next ya be back to turnin BONKERS
    Sometimes we see what we expect to see, and not what we are looking at! Scott
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  6. 08-20-2007, 10:49 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Donley View Post

    Next ya be back to turnin BONKERS

    But think what they'll look like with my newly stolen finishing technique! PM or email me and as the dog does in the baked bean commericial I"ll pass on the SECRET!
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  7. 08-20-2007, 11:02 PM #6
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    There's the next contest idea. Best use/interpretation of Ken's newly mastered finishing technique - we'll just have to schedule it for mid '09 so the rest of us can get comfortable with it and get some practice in .
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  8. 08-20-2007, 11:12 PM #7
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    Ken, the beauty just shines right of the peice! keep'em coming. Just so ya know though Travis's peice was bigger!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Hallowell View Post
    ...Just so ya know though Travis's peice was bigger!

    THAT sounds like a dare if I ever heard one! I wonder what Ken will come back with now???
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    Great form and outstanding finish Ken, but.............I think I see sanding marks
    Officially Retired!!!!!!!! Woo-Hoo!!!

    1,036 miles NW of Keith Burns
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Stratton View Post
    Great form and outstanding finish Ken, but.............I think I see sanding marks

    OK I ACTUALLY laughed out loud at this one.
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    How do you turn those crinkles? That's amazing!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brett Baldwin View Post
    How do you turn those crinkles? That's amazing!
    I think you have to use a chatter tool. If you don't have one then a really long flathead screwdriver can be used in its place.......
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  14. 08-21-2007, 7:10 AM #13
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    Nice try Ken, but you failed to maintain a consistent texture.......keep practicing. I honed my Alumiburl texturing abilities in high school back in 1980, when my friends and I made our costumes for a Halloween festival KI$$ concert.

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  15. 08-21-2007, 7:51 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brett Baldwin View Post
    How do you turn those crinkles? That's amazing!
    He must have gotten one of them thar Rose Engine lathes !
    941.44 miles South of Steve Schlumph

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    Did you use antique oil?
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